Finally, it’s the holiday season! It’s that time of year, the time of festive lights, laughter, warm mugs of hot cocoa, and the smell of holiday joy all around. There’s one of my favorite ways to get infected by the running of the spirit by holiday scents. So not just any fragrances, I’m talking about the musky, invigorating essences like essential oils that transform your house into an incredible festive wonderland.
If you’re looking for some ways to get in the holiday mood and make your home smell good doing it read on for the best holiday essential oils to get you in the holiday spirit and make your home smell good!
Why Holiday Fragrances Are a Must-Have
Think about it, holiday memories would not be the same without scents. Whether it’s the smell of freshly baked gingerbread, crisp pine trees, or warming spices, fragrances have the power to take back to a place of nostalgia and a warm festive feeling. There’s nothing natural, nor delightfully fun as using essential oils to incorporate these aromas into your life; especially those cozy holiday evenings at home.
Top Holiday Essential Oil Fragrances to Try
The perfect occasion to get into the holiday spirit, let’s take a look at some of the most enchanting holiday perfumes to help calibrate the mood for this magical time of year. I promise, that not even the biggest Scrooge will be able to resist these scents, turning even the most jaded holiday bro into a cheerleader.
1. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Cinnamon—what holiday would not be complete without it? Cinnamon tastes like spiced cookies, market stalls, and being gathered in family around the table. Essential oil of cinnamon leaf is sweet, warm, and just a little spicy making you feel like you’re right at the center of holiday festivities.
- How to Use: If you’re decorating the Christmas tree, add a few drops to your diffuser, or blend it with sweet orange for that festive, cosy atmosphere.
- Personal Experience: Every year, on our annual holiday cookie baking marathon I diffused cinnamon leaf oil. Oh— my neighbors stopped and asked me what I was baking! The house smelled so heavenly.
2. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Bright, lifting, and full of holiday cheer, sweet orange oil is bursting with sunshine. Perfect for spicy and woody scents, it blends beautifully for one well-rounded holiday scent for any room to feel warm and inviting.
- How to Use: Sweet orange and cinnamon leaf, or sweet orange and clove, are two holiday blends with classic holiday scents that’ll make your home smell like a festive paradise.
- Fun Fact: Do you know that oranges used to be the traditional Christmas present in many cultures? A fun way to add a bit of that old-world charm to your holiday celebrations is to use sweet orange oil.
3. Frankincense Essential Oil
Rich, resinous, and calm, this is how frankincense is known for its aroma — festive. So, it’s great to use in moments of holiday reflection, meditation or even just to create a bit of sacredness during family gatherings. This is a grounding fragrance, which is often part of the spiritual side of the holidays.
- How to Use: Diffuse frankincense while wrapping or set up a holiday yoga session to diffuse seasonal stress.
- Scent Story: This was my first experience with frankincense oil as they diffused it over the solstice holidays and through that and early uses, I found that a diffused version was easier on my lungs. The atmosphere it added to the event was so special, so tranquil, it’s become a holiday tradition if you will.
4. Pine Needle Essential Oil
Ah, pine needle oil! This one is if you adore the smell of a real Christmas tree. It’s fresh and has a feeling of walking through a forest blanketed with a sheet of snow.
- How to Use: If you’re looking to jazz up the smell of your holiday tree, use pine needle oil in your diffuser. Or, pour some of this homemade room spray in a diffuser for a fragrant all-over look.
- Personal Tip: I add pine needle essential oil to our artificial tree every holiday to give it an extra pleasant smell. Works like a charm and even fooled a few guests into thinking it’s real!
5. Myrrh Essential Oil
But another classic holiday scent with deep, warm, and slightly sweet undertones, is myrrh. Ideal for the traditional nativity story, bleached can be used with frankincense and it’s a great holiday fragrance to add to your collection.
- How to Use: Put some cinnamon or frankincense with it for a truly luxurious holiday scent that almost feels like royalty.
- Seasonal Reflection: For me, myrrh always makes me think of curling up by the fire and thinking back on the year lost and the years ahead.
Creating Your Own Holiday Essential Oil Blends
Experiencing your holiday blend is one of the most fun ways to use essential oils. Here are a few simple recipes to get you started:
Festive Cheer Blend:
- 3 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
- 1 drop of Clove Essential Oil
How to Use: Enjoy watching your favorite holiday movies and diffuse this blend with a festive get-together. It’s an instant mood booster!
Winter Wonderland Blend:
- 3 drops Pine Needle Essential Oil
- 1 tablespoon Frankincense essential oil.
- 1 drop of Myrrh Essential Oil
How to Use: This blend promises a snowy forest inside your home, for cozy evenings by your fireplace.
The Benefits of Holiday Essential Oils
Holiday essential oils not only help your home smell amazing, they have other benefits as well. Most people love cinnamon and clove oils because it has warming properties and will make you feel cozy and relaxed. Sitting down this season, especially on these days when everyone seems busy, is a great use for frankincense and myrrh. In the meantime, pine needle oil itself is invigorating and conjures up feelings about being outside.
Quick Tip: If you don’t want to introduce the holidays into your stress, add frankincense or myrrh to your evening routine. I promise it works wonders!
Why Choose HBNO for Your Holiday Fragrances?
If it’s for your holiday fragrance needs, HBNO provides you with high-quality essential oils that can be used for festive blending and add a dash of seasonal cheer. HBNO cuts to the chase by only using the purest, and at times, most potent scents known to enhance your holiday scent experience. My go-to remodeling oils to infuse my home with the warmth and magic of the holidays are theirs.
Conclusion
Holiday essential oil fragrances are the perfect way to set the mood for the holiday… Warm, nostalgic, and cheery. Cinnamon leaf is spicy and sweet, and pine needle is fresh and uplifting, these are all guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. When experimenting with holiday fragrances, don’t forget to hit HBNO’s high-quality essential oils. Our promise is they’ll make your holidays smell magical.
